The Adventures of Prince Achmed: Hugo Max
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Marking the centenary of this captivating, animated film, with live score performed by Hugo Max.
2026 marks the centenary of Lotte Reiniger’s historic masterpiece, ‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed’ (1926). It is the earliest surviving feature length film in animation history. The film is an enchanting amalgamation of stories from the Arabian Nights animated in cut paper silhouettes and featuring special effects using sand, wax, and soap.
Celebrating this landmark film, violist Hugo Max has been commissioned by the British Film Institute to create a new live score for the film.
2026 marks the centenary of Lotte Reiniger’s historic masterpiece, ‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed’ (1926). It is the earliest surviving feature length film in animation history. The film is an enchanting amalgamation of stories from the Arabian Nights animated in cut paper silhouettes and featuring special effects using sand, wax, and soap.
Celebrating this landmark film, violist Hugo Max has been commissioned by the British Film Institute to create a new live score for the film.
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Turner Sims, University of Southampton,Southampton, United Kingdom
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